Recovery Administration Support Officer

**Closing date**: 13/10/2024 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Location**: Sale

**Department**: Built Environment/Emergency Management

**Compensation**: Hourly Rate AUD $73,036.08 - $83,503.68

**Employment type**: Full Time Temporary

**Position No. 941 & 942**

**Temporary Fulltime (up to 30 June 2025)**

**Band 5 - $73,036 - $83,503 yearly, plus 11.5% statutory superannuation**

A temporary opportunity exists for an individual with proven administration experience, to join Wellington Shire Council on a full-time basis.

This role will see you work across two business units:

- Communities, Facilities and Emergencies
- Built Environment.

You will provide efficient and effective administrative and office management support to assist in the recovery from the June 2021 storm and flood event.

**What your day will look like**:

- Scheduling meetings
- Creating agendas
- Drafting letters
- Organising procurement and invoicing
- Reporting and record management
- What experience do you have in a high-level administration role?
- How have you developed your communication skills? What do you do to liaise effectively with people within and without your organisation?
- When have you had to work collaboratively in a fast-changing team environment?
- What is your level of experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and word processing?
- How do you set priorities to make sure that you meet the deadlines?

**Why Wellington?**

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

**About Wellington**

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

**How to Apply**:
Applications must include a cover letter, resume and **address the Key Selection Criteria** as outlined in this advertisement and will be accepted no later than **11:59pm Sunday 13 October 2024.